How to Build a Job Board in WordPress - Part 1 (Introduction)

Summary

This video tutorial guides viewers on creating a job board using Formidable Forms Pro, emphasizing the need for Pro features and the PayPal add-on for payment processing. It outlines the setup process, including registering, downloading, and configuring the necessary plugins, and preparing for user registration.

Takeaways

• 😀 To create a job board, you need Formidable Forms Pro, which includes professional features.
• 💰 You'll also need the PayPal add-on for accepting payments, available in the Business package or as a separate purchase.
• 📋 After registering for Formidable Forms, you can download all necessary licenses and installations from formidableforms.com.
• 🔧 Install Formidable Forms, Formidable Forms Pro, Formidable PayPal Standard, and Formidable Registration on your WordPress site.
• ⚙️ Ensure Formidable PayPal Standard is configured correctly by going to Forms > Global Settings > PayPal.
• 📧 Enter a valid PayPal email address for the video course and use the testing environment to avoid real transactions.
• 🔄 Set up return and canceled URLs based on your local environment for testing purposes.
• 📝 Some default messages and login/logout pages for registration will be created as needed throughout the tutorials.
• 🚀 The video course will start with the basics and progressively build up to creating a complete job board.
• 🔑 The course assumes you have access to Formidable Forms and its add-ons, and will guide you through the setup process.
• 🎥 The transcript is from a video tutorial series that will walk you through creating a job board using Formidable Forms.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video course?

The primary focus of the video course is to teach how to create a job board using Formidable Forms.

Which version of Formidable Forms is required for this course?

Formidable Forms Pro is required, as it comes with professional features necessary for the course.

What additional component is needed to accept payments through Formidable Forms?

The PayPal add-on is needed to accept payments through Formidable Forms.

Is it necessary to purchase the PayPal add-on separately?

Yes, the PayPal add-on can be purchased individually starting at thirty-nine dollars for a single site, or it comes with the business package.

Where can one obtain the licenses and downloads for Formidable Forms?

After registering for Formidable Forms, one can obtain the licenses and downloads from formidableforms.com.

What is the free version of Formidable Forms called?

The free version of Formidable Forms is available in the WordPress plugin repository and is simply called 'Formidable Forms'.

What additional plugins are mentioned in the script for setting up the job board?

The additional plugins mentioned are Formidable PayPal Standard for payment processing and Formidable Registration for user registration.

How can one configure Formidable PayPal Standard for testing purposes?

By going to Forms > Global Settings and then clicking on PayPal, one can configure the PayPal email address, use the testing environment, and set the return and canceled URLs.

What should be done with the default messages and login/logout pages in Formidable Registration?

The default messages and login/logout pages in Formidable Registration should be customized and created as needed throughout the course.

What is the next step after setting up the plugins and configurations?

The next step is to start creating the job board, which will be covered in the next video of the course.